This and that

Inbetween a bit of weather we have been out and about. We popped down the road to wander round Westbourne's motor show. All very flashy, Himself took a shine to the Pontiac Silver Streak.

We have a friend who loves his Jaguars so I took a photo of this red number with it's pristine engine.

My taste runs more to the VW camper van, this one styled to within an inch of it's life!

In the afternoon we went to the Ancient Technology Centre to join in their apple day. The Boy had a busy time mashing apples, grinding corn - and a short session in the stocks!

There was lots to see and do, story telling, sword fights, helmets and heavy chain mail to try on. We had a lot of fun.

I was shocked to learn how many wild flowers have been lost during my lifetime. My own favourite, the harebell, must surely be on the endangered list as I hardly ever see it these days.

Summer (when was that!!) has gone and I'm looking ahead, with a good stack of wood in for winter and spring bulbs bought and ready for planting.

Like everywhere else, we have had a LOT of rain. Pine needles and oak leaves are blocking our drains and whenever the weather permits I'm out sweeping up leaves and general debris brought down by the wind and wet. The verandah roof was laden and we finally got round to buying a cleaning kit.

A dry day and we put it to work.

I'm pathetically grateful when the sun shines!